Bible sales in Russia increased by 50% in 2024

Russia, December 6, 2024

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Bible sales in Russia have spiked over the past three years. During the first three quarters of this year, sales of various editions jumped by 52% as compared to the same period in 2023.

According to Russia’s largest bookstore, Chitai Gorod, which has 560 locations throughout the country, the Synodal translation of 1876 (edited by St. Philaret of Moscow) is the most popular version, reports RBC.

Its sales increased by 38% in January-September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, and doubled compared to 2022.

The online marketplace Wildberries also reports growth in Bible sales by volume. From January to November 2024, purchases increased almost 2.2 times compared to the same period last year. In 2023, growth was 94% compared to 2022. Gospel sales on Wildberries also increased by 46%.

This is a marked change compared to the 20–30% decrease seen in 2019–2021.

Among other religious publications, the New Testament by itself is the most popular, according to Chitai Gorod.

According to the Bombora publishing house, sales of religious literature in general grew by 73% this year as compared to 2023, while demand for Orthodox Christian books jumped by 98%.

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12/6/2024

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